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Exam: IELTS

despondently

IPA: /dɪ'spɒndəntli/

KK: /dɪ'spɑndəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a feeling of hopelessness or sadness.

Example: She looked at the ground despondently after hearing the bad news.

despot

IPA: /ˈdɛspɒt/

KK: /ˈdɛspət/

noun

Definition: A person who has complete control over a country or organization and uses that power in a cruel or unfair way.

Example: The despot ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing any opposition.

despotic

IPA: /dɪˈspɒtɪk/

KK: /dɪˈspɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and often uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.

Example: The despotic regime imposed strict laws that limited personal freedoms.

despotically

IPA: /dɛsˈpɒtɪkli/

KK: /dɛsˈpɒtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the use of absolute power, often in a cruel or oppressive manner.

Example: The ruler governed despotically, making decisions without consulting anyone.

despotism

IPA: /ˈdɛspəˌtɪzəm/

KK: /ˈdɛspəˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of government where one person has complete control and power over the state, often in a cruel or oppressive way.

Example: The country suffered under despotism for many years before the people fought for their freedom.

desquamate

IPA: /dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/

KK: /dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shed or peel off the outer layer of skin in small pieces or scales.

Example: After spending too much time in the sun, my skin began to desquamate.

desquamation

IPA: /dɛs.kwəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɛs.kwəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of shedding the outer layer of skin.

Example: After the sunburn healed, there was noticeable desquamation on my shoulders.

dessert

IPA: //dɪˈzɜːrt//

KK: /dɪˈzɜrt/

noun

Definition: A sweet dish or course that is served at the end of a meal, often including items like cake, ice cream, or fruit.

Example: After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake for dessert.

destabilization

IPA: /ˌdɛstəbaɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˌbeɪləˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something unstable or less secure.

Example: The destabilization of the government led to widespread protests.

destabilize

IPA: /ˌdiːˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

KK: /dɛˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unstable or less secure, often by causing disruption or conflict.

Example: The new policy could destabilize the country's economy if not managed carefully.

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